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18 Mar 2024 | 13:54 |
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Standing out for Flamengo, Arrascaeta, Nicolás de la Cruz, Matías Viña and Guillermo Varela were called up for the Uruguay National Team for the FIFA Date in March. The athletes are with the Uruguayan delegation on Spanish soil, as they will face Spain on the 23rd. Then, on the 26th, the opponent will be Côte d'Ivoire, in France, in another friendly match.
Same who spend this period with coach Marcelo Bielsa, Arrascaeta, Nicolás de la Cruz, Matias Viña and Guillermo Varela will not miss Flamengo in the finals of the Campeonato Carioca. The first game of the big decision is scheduled for the 31st of this month. As for the return match, it is likely to take place on April 7th. Mais Querido's opponent will be the surprising Nova Iguaçu.
In addition to Uruguay's foreign players, Flamengo will also be without defender Fabrício Bruno and left-back Ayrton Lucas in the next training sessions under Tite's command. These two players were called up by Dorival Júnior for the Brazilian team's friendlies against Spain and England.
AFTER SUSPECTED INJURY, FLAMENGO'S MIDHAFT WAS CUT FROM THE SELECTION FOR TREATMENT
Erick Pulgar finds himself in a delicate situation. Recently, his planned trip to join the Chilean squad for friendlies was postponed. The player, who is a fundamental player for both Mais Querido and Chile, is facing a difficult time due to physical issues that limit his ability to play. Doctors from both the Chilean team and Flamengo are in debate, and everything indicates that he will be cut.
In the last matches for Flamengo, Pulgar spared no effort and performed even though he was far from his best physical condition. His determination on the field was evident during the last two games, in which, despite a muscle injury in the adductor of his left thigh, he insisted on playing.
The midfielder's performance alongside Jorginho caught the attention of fans and gives the coach another option during his time at the club.
19 Ago 2025 | 12:45 |
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Flamengo found a new midfielder in their 3-1 Brasileirão victory over Internacional. Playing alongside Jorginho as a defensive midfielder by Filipe Luís , Spaniard Saúl made his starting debut and delivered, playing the full 90 minutes.
Newly arrived at the club, Saúl had started on the bench against Mirassol (Brasileirão) and Inter (Libertadores). Having not played since May, he had been reconditioning himself physically since his arrival on July 23. Against Colorado, in addition to keeping up with the pace, he showed confidence in his role.
Filipe Luís had previously stated that he saw Saúl capable of playing in any midfield position, but highlighted his role as an open player on the right , the same role Gerson excelled in and that Plata and Luiz Araújo have occupied. This positive debut broadens the coach's range in a sector suffering from significant absences.
The Spaniard replaced Allan, who was out due to thigh pain—although he hasn't been diagnosed with an injury. Pulgar, the starting player, is still recovering from foot surgery and isn't expected back until October. De la Cruz, after a month of treating knee inflammation , returned in the second half against Inter, but remains under medical care. Until now, Allan and Evertton Araújo had been alternating, without establishing themselves.
Saúl's strong performance comes at a crucial moment. Flamengo will decide its place in the Libertadores quarterfinals this Wednesday (21), at 9:30 pm, again against Internacional, at Beira-Rio. After winning the first leg 1-0, Flamengo qualifies with a draw . A one-goal defeat takes the match to penalties; two or more goals eliminate the Rio de Janeiro team.
The Brazilian striker is among those named in the squad for the club's debut in the 2025-26 season, which has been marked by significant absences.
19 Ago 2025 | 12:32 |
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Real Madrid makes its LaLiga 2025-26 debut this Tuesday (19), at 9:00 pm (local time), at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The duel against Osasuna also marks Xabi Alonso's first official commitment as coach of the first team.
Among those called up for the match is Vinícius Júnior, a former Flamengo player , who returns as one of the main attacking options. He joins Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim Díaz , and the young Mastantuono, increasing his chances of starting in the starting lineup.
Real Madrid 's most likely formation for the start of the competition is a 4-3-3 formation: Courtois in goal; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Huijsen and Carreras make up the defense; Valverde, Tchouaméni and Arda Güler make up the midfield; while the attacking sector can count on Brahim, Vinícius Jr. and Mbappé.
Despite the star-studded squad, the team will face significant absences: Camavinga, Endrick, Bellingham, and Mendy are all injured , and Rüdiger is suspended. These absences open up opportunities for young talent and could change the team's dynamic at the start of the season.
In preparation for the season, Xabi Alonso emphasized that he seeks "answers on the field, not in speeches," reinforcing the demand for competitiveness from the outset. The coach takes over after a turbulent preseason and the frustration of the last Club World Cup campaign.
The 20-year-old prospect returns to wear the number 10 shirt for the Mais Querido youth team, amid uncertainty about his future, with inquiries from Brazil and Europe.
19 Ago 2025 | 12:05 |
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Maracanã will be the setting for the big decision of the U-20 Club World Cup this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm, when Mais Querido faces Barcelona (ESP). The red-black team seeks to repeat the feat of 2024, when they won the title over Olympiacos (GRE) . For the confrontation, the technical committee released the list of athletes available for Filipe Luís.
Despite going through a period of uncertainty in his career, Matheus Gonçalves appears to be one of the top bets for the final. The 19-year-old, a key player in the previous victory, has been confirmed in the squad and will wear the number 10 jersey against the Spaniards.
The club has even highlighted the player in promotional campaigns for the match , enhancing his image in the most important match of the youth team season.
Despite being praised by coach Filipe Luís , Gonçalves only made 14 appearances for the first team in 2025 , playing 313 minutes. Stiff competition from the likes of Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino, and Plata made his run difficult, generating frustration and fueling rumors of a possible departure.
The attacking midfielder had advanced negotiations with Cruzeiro , with a proposal valued at €3.5 million, but the board backed down. Despite this, interest from abroad remains high: CSKA Moscow, from Russia, and Olympiacos, from Greece, are monitoring the situation and could formalize offers by the end of the window in September.
A product of Flamengo 's youth academy, Matheus made his senior debut in 2022, aged just 17. The following year, he was loaned to Red Bull Bragantino, where he made 13 appearances. Returning to the club in 2024, he scored four goals in 36 appearances.
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